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Church says yes to women in ministry
For the first time in its 160-year history, the New Apostolic Church has, from a doctrinal perspective, provided a response to the question of whether women can be ordained to ministry—and the answer was a resounding yes. Following are some of the reasons and background information for what amounts to a “significant shift in our tradition”.
20 09 2022
Apostolate

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Information evening on the ordination of women
The New Apostolic Church is inviting its members from all around the world to a virtual congregational evening with the Chief Apostle. So reports the home page of nak.org, which also mentions what the subject matter involves. The background to the developments in question is explained by nac.today.
02 09 2022
Chief Apostle

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Good is always stronger than evil
War, pandemic, climate change: bad news dominates the media and makes it seem as though the good in this world were practically invisible. What is quickly forgotten is that victory over evil has long been a reality—and that each one of us can share in it.
25 08 2022
Doctrine 

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The sacraments (61): Three times a year for all
It looks no different than usual: Apostles dispense the sacraments—this time to two designated ministers—and the congregation stands and prays along silently. And yet, this is a highly solemn moment that has touched the faithful for generations.
16 08 2022
Baptism 

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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (1/2022)
Thanks to relaxed Covid restrictions, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider was once again able to travel and perform retirements and ordinations himself in the last six months. A District Apostle also went into retirement. Now there is one less District Apostle Area worldwide.
06 07 2022
Africa

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Compassionate end-of-life care
The very idea of dying can be frightening: suffering, loneliness, and being at the mercy of others are terrifying thoughts. Some people therefore want to determine themselves how their lives should end: a balancing act for which the Christian faith offers orientation.
04 07 2022
Pastoral care

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When decision-makers should abstain
What if a conflict of interest arises for a member of the Church’s governing body? The Board of Directors of the New Apostolic Church International (NACI) broached this controversial question recently and set down guidelines.
24 01 2025
Organisation

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NACI is working on an e-learning program
The New Apostolic Church would like to offer its ministers better training opportunities—and on a global level, at that. It is for this reason that the New Apostolic Church International (NACI) is working on an e-learning program. Following are some initial insights. 
19 12 2024
Ministry Divine service

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